Warehouse Supervisor - Columbia Basin

Summary

This position supervises and coordinates warehouse activities.  Supervises the receiving, storage, shipping, inventory control and administrative systems to assure that those activities support facility and division policies and procedures for quality, cost, and customer service. Manages product storage and distribution facility in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures. Provides supervision and training to staff.

The Logistics Supervisor monitors, verifies, and adjusts system control points as required to maximize efficiency within the operation. Works closely with operators and maintenance personnel concerning the data that is being processed.

Key Responsibilities

• Must promote healthy and safety work practices.
• Direct the warehouse operation to monitor inventory, shipping, receiving, cost control, and quality performance. Ensures appropriate receipt and record keeping of inventory.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
• Ensures that the policies, procedures, and union contracts are administered and followed in a fair consistent manner.
• May operate forklift and other equipment as necessary to maintain warehouse. Receives and may physically unload or load product if required.
• Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and verifying information in the LTW, IWS and DCS systems. Increasing total warehouse uptime by predicting failures, evaluating inefficient processes, troubleshooting.
• Reports and logs mechanical and operational problems to achieve maximum uptime performance.
• Provides supervision and training for company and contract staff. Provides orientation for new employees, ensures safety procedures are communicated and followed.

Typical Education

Associate degree or equivalent. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Relevant Experience

Other Information

• Technologically Savvy
• Must obtain and maintain Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification for entry into low oxygen freezer environment.
• Must obtain and maintain Authorized Fall Protection Certification.
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Good written and oral communication required. Ability to follow instructions and identify mistakes.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must obtain first and CPR certification.
• May spend extended time walking, bending, twisting, and/or stooping on hard surface.